уостуган

Yakut

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Perhaps compare Kyrgyz ооздук (oozduk).

Noun

уостуган • (uostugan)

1. bit
2. (by synecdoche) bridle

Synonyms

• үүн уостугана (üün uostugana, “bit”) (lit. "bit of the bridle")
• үүн тимирэ (üün timire, “bit”) (lit. "iron of the bridle")

See also

• үүн (üün, “bridle”)